Fan Appreciation Night, Part 3
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You will use your Algebra II Journal 
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Create and Analyze
Let’s apply our understanding of two-way tables to gather and analyze data. A new school is about to open in your district. One important decision that needs to be made is what the school mascot will be. The principal wants to select a mascot that high school students would like. He has enlisted you to help make this decision. Your job will be to take a sample poll from students in your school. First, select three potential mascots for the new school. (These mascots should not be mascots for other high schools in your district.)
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Make sure to sample at least five people from each category. Compile your data and then respond to the lesson reflection.
Algebra II Journal: Reflection 1
Record your data in a two-way table (a sample data table is included in your journal). Respond to the following reflection questions in your Algebra II Journal and submit to your teacher.
- What is the probability that a randomly selected student would prefer the Mascot Choice A?
- What is the probability that a randomly selected student is a freshman that prefers Mascot Choice B?
- What is the probability that a randomly selected student is a junior that would not prefer Mascot Choice C?
- What is the probability that a randomly selected student is a senior that would prefer Mascot Choice A or C?
- What is the probability that a randomly selected student is a female that would prefer Mascot Choice B?
Apply the Model
- Based on the data, which mascot choice would you recommend to the principal? Why?
